Meals Matter

Denis's Black beans

Contributed By: tpott56
once a month cooking

freeqer meal

Ingredients

1 pound Smoked sausage cut into pieces (the small finger sized ones by Bryan are perfect)

3 cans (15-oz.) black beans, drained

1 1/2 cups Chopped onion

1 1/2 cups Chopped red, green, or yellow bell pepper

1 1/2 cups Chopped celery

4 tsp. Minced garlic (4 cloves)

4 tsp. Dried thyme leaves

1/4 tsp. Cayenne (optional)

1 1/2 tsp. Dried oregano leaves

1 1/2 tsp. Pepper

1 Chicken bouillon cube

5 Bay leaves

1 (8-oz. ) can tomato sauce

1 cup Water

Rice (enough to serve 8)

Preparation

Combine all ingredients, except rice in a crockpot.

Cook on low for 8 hours.

Remove bay leaves. Cool to room temperature and freeze.

When preparing to serve, heat to boiling and simmer 15 mintues.

Serve over hot, cooked rice.

Makes 8 servings

Cook's Notes

chop 11/2 cups onion, 11/2 greeen pepper, and 11/2 cups celery, cut smoked sausages into pieces. Freeze in 1 6-cup container

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Beef
Pork
Actual Cooking Time: More than 2 hours
Number of Servings: 8
Special Features: Make Ahead
Crock Pot
Meal Type: Entree